I've been lurking on the forums for a few weeks, learning lots, and now I finally feel like I can join in.

I went for my consult today, set up appts. with the nutritionist and psychologist over the next two weeks, and the doctor's office (Kelly Clinch in Kirkland, WA) is pushing through my insurance approval so that I can beat the cut off date of August 1, when he and loads of other doctors suddenly become "out of network".

So, fingers crossed that the approval happens poste-haste, and I get this party started.

About me: I'm good at losing weight, bad at keeping it off. I lost 54 lbs. about 18 mos. ago but it came back on as soon as I got lazy and started eating the same amounts that my 6'3" husband does! I bike commute year round, make jewelry, and read books like they're going out of style. I can't wait to get started on this journey and have high hopes that it will turn into the "lifestyle" that the last weight loss effort was touted as being.

Cheers!

Lisa B, we're glad to yave you join in on the conversation! Good luck as you continue down this amazing journey!

I got approved, I got approved!!!

Actually, what I am is "not denied" - how goofy is that?

Ah insurance companies, always so special.

Congratulations! I know how excited I was when I got the call, but I also had some mixed emotions. The reality of it all was a little harder than I thought it would be, but I think that's normal. I'm still so glad I got the band. The trade-offs have been a small sacrifice for what I'm getting in return. So what if I can't drink Perrier or club soda anymore...my back no longer hurts! So what if I can't drink while I eat...I have more energy!